Wilpon Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Wilpon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $112,500 and the largest $112,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$112,500
- Largest grant$112,500
- Assets$158,069
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 14 | $154,554 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 13 | $158,069 |
How to apply
| Contact | Fred Wilpon Judy Fred Wilpon Family 111 Great Neck Road Suite 408, Great Neck, NY 11021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 773-3800 |
| What to submit | The foundation invites each charitable organization to apply for funds on the basis of its purposes and the uses of requested funds. Applicants are encouraged to submit detailed cover letters responding to the above. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | There are no limitations on awards or grants. Each individual situation will be reviewed as warranted. |
What Wilpon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $225,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $132,500 |
| California | 1 | $112,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $112,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $112,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $112,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $112,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $112,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $112,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates College | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| Brown University | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| Centre College of Kentucky | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| Saint Mary's College | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| The Ohio State University | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| University of California Riverside | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| University of Dayton | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| University of Pittsburg | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| Washington University in St Louis | For execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students | $112,500 |
| Brown RISD Hillel | to create opportunities for students to connect with Judaism and each other indentifying plus supporting sudent leaders embracing an entrepreneuial mindset cultivating the arts and exploring Jewish culture | $20,000 |
| The University of Michigan | to forster education | $10,000 |
| JH Israel | To inspire and equip Israel's rising leaders to step into their biblical identity and shape the future of their nation. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Wilpon
- Judith Wilpon
- Jeffrey Wilpon
- Robin Wilpon Wachtler
- Kimberly Wachtler Steinman
Questions people ask
Does Wilpon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does Wilpon Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $112,500.
Who runs Wilpon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred Wilpon (Ceo), Judith Wilpon (Director), Jeffrey Wilpon (DIRECTOR/Treasurer) and Robin Wilpon Wachtler (President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wilpon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.